# General Attorney - Internship

Provider: [Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/department-of-homeland-security-dhs-u-s-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-ice)

- Program type: Internship
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 1 - 30 days
- Locations: New York, NY
- Website: https://www.ice.gov
- Contact: Kimberly Burke, skillbridge@ice.dhs.gov
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/department-of-homeland-security-dhs-u-s-immigration-and-customs-4uwhq7

## Summary

An attorney for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) works in the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) to provide legal advice to ICE agents and officers. OPLA is the exclusive government representative in immigration courts under the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).

## Job description

Immigration law is a specialized area of law, so this internship provides a basic introduction. Interns will learn ICE’s mission and the role OPLA plays in accomplishing it.

## Locations

- New York, NY

Source: public DoD SkillBridge listings via CCC Programs. Confirm details with the provider and your chain of command.